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Autumn Polar Bear AdventuresPassportsAll international travellers are required to have passports to enter Canada. Well before your departure, we invite you to visit the Government of Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration website for more information: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.asp

All travellers to and from the United States are required to have a passport. For more info visit: http://travel.state.gov

Currency ExchangeWe suggest you exchange your currency into Canadian dollars prior to your Churchill departure. Currency exchange can be completed at any bank or in the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport. Visa and MasterCard are accepted in Churchill at most shops, hotels and restaurants. There is also a debit machine at the Royal Bank in the Bayport Plaza.

GratuitiesIn North America it is customary to tip or provide gratuities as a reward for what you feel is excellent service. Tipping should be done at your discretion. We are happy to provide the following suggestions for your consideration: Housekeeping staff $2 per day; *Restaurant wait staff 15% to 20% per food bill; Interpretive Guides, Tundra Buggy and boat drivers $10 per day; Tundra Buggy Lodge $15 per day. *Restaurant gratuities are included in the cost of all Enthusiast and Specialist tours.

Daylight in ChurchillDuring your adventure you can expect 8-9 hours of daylight. The later the season, the fewer the daylight hours.

Extend Your StayIf you will be travelling to Churchill by air, your adventure includes one pre- and one post-Churchill hotel accommodations in Winnipeg.

If you will be travelling by train, your adventure will include a post-Churchill hotel accommodation. Please contact our office if you would like to extend your stay in Winnipeg or for Winnipeg tour information.

Traveler ExpectationsUnpredictable conditions in the north make it necessary for you to come prepared to be flexible. We want nothing more than for every one of our guests to enjoy their time with us! Churchill is a very unique destination and you are about to participate in a very exciting adventure.

Gear Rental We are happy to offer our guests outstanding Canada Goose parkas and snow pants, and Baffin boots through our Gear Rental Program. Visit www.frontiersnorth.com/gear-rentals for a What to Wear video and more information.

Churchill Travel Guide App The only travel app specifically for guests visiting Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Get the most out of your experience, by connecting with the community’s wildlife, culture, cuisine and living history. Visit Churchill.Travel for more information.

Travel InsuranceTravel in Canada’s north is not like visiting many parts of the world. You will be travelling to a remote destination. We strongly encourage you to purchase trip cancellation and medical evacuation insurance, as some medical insurance policies do not cover these expenses while travelling. Optional insurance can be purchased through one of our Adventure Planners at anytime - feel free to call us to request a quote.

Other Websites www.polarbearsinternational.orgwww.WapuskAdventures.comwww.TravelManitoba.com

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Cameras Any camera can be used to capture images while aboard the Tundra Buggy®. Compact cameras or mobile phone camera are fine at times when bears or other wildlife are close to the Tundra Buggy, but a midrange zoom or interchangeable telephoto lens with image stabilization allows the most flexibility. Many digital cameras also have a video feature built in, which is great for capturing wildlife behavior, movement and audio.

Lenses A midrange zoom lens allows for quick maneuverability and composure. For those with interchangeable lenses, it’s a good idea to have at minimum wide and midrange lenses on hand (less than 80 mm and 70- 200 mm, respectively). You may also consider adding a good telephoto lens to complete your kit (greater than 200 mm). In autumn, heavy cloud over Churchill often results in lower light levels for photography, so faster lenses (minimum F4.0) will help combat low light conditions. Wide angle lenses are well suited for images of the landscape, northern lights and bears when they’re near the Tundra Buggy, while longer lenses are great for wildlife such as foxes, birds and bears that may be approaching from further away. Longer lenses also give the illusion of being closer to eye level with your subjects. Autofocus settings (AF) work well the majority of the time but rely on contrast, so they may not function well when aimed directly at light patches of fur or snow without obvious detail. Focus on the animal’s eye, nose or other obvious detail, or change your camera settings to manual focus (MF) if confronted with a challenging image.

Memory Cards Ensure you have enough memory card storage with you, bring extra memory cards and/or have a secondary storage device such as a laptop and/or external hard drive handy. It’s not uncommon to use 32 GB of storage – or more – in a single day. PRO TIP: If a memory card is damaged or images inadvertently deleted, it can be difficult to retrieve lost images. Unless shooting continuous HD or 4K video, it’s best to travel with multiple low capacity cards rather than a single high capacity card (eg. four 16 GB cards versus one 64 GB card).

Batteries Batteries do not perform optimally in cold climates and specialized batteries may not be readily available for purchase on your trip. Keep a set of spare batteries charged and on you at all times, preferably inside a pants or jacket pocket near your body where it’s warm. There are no outlets to charge batteries on the Tundra Buggy. Make sure to also pack your battery charger and travel plug adapter if required, so you can recharge your batteries at your overnight accommodations.

Camera Support Most compact cameras can be handheld, but cameras with longer lenses may require support to obtain sharper images. A saddlebag-style beanbag, monopod or window mount are best for photography and video on the Tundra Buggy. Expect some movement when the Tundra Buggy is stationary, particularly on windy days. Tripods are not recommended for use on Tundra Buggy excursions, as they can get in the way of others on the Tundra Buggy and pose a tripping hazard. Light metering When photographing polar bears and other near-white wildlife, take care when filling the viewfinder with the animal as the meter may register incorrectly, making the image too dark. Overexposing by 1 to 1 ½ stops will generally provide the most pleasing results. Digital camera users can check the image histogram to verify the correct exposure. Light Sensitivity The seasonal cloud cover over Churchill results in lower light levels for photography. Digital capture at ISO 400-800 usually works well on overcast days and early evenings as the light wanes. For bright days when the sun is out, it is recommended to set your camera settings to ISO 100.

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